Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning at Wheaton College, MA

November is Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month!!! Our community has come together to honor the immense contribution Indigenous communities have made to our history and continue to make for our future. Join us at these programs to come together and learn more. Please email Kayla Berrios at [email protected] to sign up for any of the programs listed.

REPOST!!! Remember your vote matters.

Unci said get out and vote. #Repost: @warriorwomenfilm Do you know this winyan? We sure do — it's the one and only Madonna Thunder Hawk! @niatero, @_illuminatives, and @amplifierart are launching a series of artwork and a lesson plan exploring the #LANDBACK movement and uplifting the work of Indigenous Leaders across the United States who are working toward Indigenous Stewardship of the land and advocating for Indigenous Sovereignty.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay is every day, and we must #FollowTheMatriarchs and #ListenToTheElders and use our votes to uplift Indigenous people.

Beautiful artwork of @hawkmadonnathunder (Oohenumpa Lakota) by @greggdeal (Pyramid Lake Paiute).

Download the artwork at amplifier.org

#IPD2020 #SupportIndigenousPeopleEveryday #NativesVote #AllMyRelations #MadonnaThunderHawk #VoteToUplift #RockTheNativeVote #Skovoten #Indigenous #Native #IndigenousWomen #NativeWomen #IndigenousWomenRise #WarriorUp #WarriorWomen

Join our November events and look out for more as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month!! We have collaborated with amazing student organizations to host much needed conversations and support networks. We hope that you will join us and encourage others to come along💙

This is your reminder to take care of yourself❣️ Your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being matter too!

#amplifyblackvoices #blacklivesmatter #blackqueerlivesmatter

OUR FIRST IN-PERSON EVENT THIS FRIDAY🎉🎉 Please share and sign-up with friends!! We hope to see you all there.

The Afro-Latino/a/e identity has a deep rooted history. Here is a starting point for folks who are looking for information! Continue your research and learning, friends🤗

Sign up to meet with a fabulous panel of Wheaton alumni of color!! Take time to learn from folks that are committed to your wellbeing and remain committed to our Wheaton community 💙🤍 We hope to see you there.

Is It Time To Say R.I.P. To 'P.O.C.'? : Code Switch

Just read this article today and I saw the Center for Social Justice and Community Impact posted this. Makes for a good discussion!

npr.org Suffice it to say, we use the term "POC" a lot on Code Switch. But critiques of the initialism — and the popularization of the term "BIPOC" — caused us to ask: Should we retire POC? Or is there use in it yet?

We are hosting our annual Wheaton Community of Color Gathering on TUESDAY!!! Please email us if you are able to attend or have any questions🤗 We cannot wait to see you there!!!

It is Latinx Heritage Month💥 Just in case you missed it, here are the events happening across campus!! We encourage you to reach out to the folks listed for each event and join in on the discussions! We cannot wait to see you there 💥

Education for all - Wheaton College Massachusetts

Another Wheaton alum doing great work!

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Look out everyone!!! September is not over and there is still MORE HAPPENING🍂🍂🍂 We hope you can join us! Please contact us for more information.

Now that our intergroup dialogue facilitator training is over we are ready to start our intergroup dialogue series!!!

About our topic -
This semester our topic is “Pandemic: Beyond COVID-19" where we will take a dive into social structures that have been built on inequality and unequal distributions of resources and power. Although COVID-19 has had a global impact on our world, we will discover how this pandemic, and other forms of epidemics, have affected social groups and identities.

We will be offering two opportunities for participants, one group will meet on Thursdays and the other on Fridays. For every Thursday session, participants will meet via Zoom ‪from 3:30-4:30 PM EST‬ ‪starting on Thursday, September 17th.‬ For every Friday session, participants will meet via Zoom ‪from 1:30-2:30 PM EST‬ ‪starting on Friday, September 18th.‬ If you would like to sign up the interest form is in our bio!!! Submissions should be completed by Sunday, September 13th.

Marshall Center Virtual Open House Wednesday, September 9th at 3:30 PM. Meet the staff and hear about upcoming programs. Please email us for more information!

Social justice is good for business - Wheaton College Massachusetts

Yes, Professor Cathcart!

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Revisiting ‘Black Panther’ review - Wheaton College Massachusetts

Timely article from our Provost Renée White.

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We stand in solidarity with our Black community members. Injustice and police brutality continue to disproportionately target Black people. We must all stand together, speak up, and DEMAND JUSTICE! #justiceforjacob #justiceforjacobblake #blacklivesmatter

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Amina Morgan ’23

Hometown: NYC
Major/Minor: Intended Sociology/Women and Gender Studies and African, African-American Diaspora Studies
How has the Marshall Center added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has been a great support system throughout the semester. Not only are the staff caring and helpful, but the various events put on helped to foster a strong sense of community on campus.”
Favorite snacks: I love spicy chips and cookies the most, but I will eat almost any snack except for Twizzlers/licorice.
Favorite authors: Toni Morrison, Edwidge Danticat, James Baldwin, and Barbara Kingsolver.

Get to know more about Amina in our Instagram story! She is excited to welcome new students of color!

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Laurent Tossoukpe ’21

Hometown: Boston, MA
Major: Neuroscience
Why did you decide to be an Early Arrival Assistant: “I wanted to help the new students of color get comfortable at Wheaton, it can be intimidating for some, as well as, just build a larger sense of community.”
Favorite snack: Payday peanut bars
Favorite movie: Parasite

Get to know more about Laurent on our Instagram story! He is excited to welcome new students of color!

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Jordan Pericles ’21

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Major: Film and Media
Why did you decide to be an Early Arrival Assistant: “I remember my Early Arrival experience when I was a freshman and that helped me get accustomed to the Wheaton culture. At my Early Arrival experience, I made friendships that are still strong today, I got a tour of campus, and I heard the phrase: “Wheaton is what you make it” for the first time – they were definitely right.”�Favorite musician: Tory Lanez
Favorite fictional hero: Static Shock

Get to know more about Jordan in our Instagram story! He is excited to share his insight and welcome new students of color!

30 years after ADA, inaccessibility persists for the disabled

pbs.org On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we look at what the landmark civil rights law, which guarantees equal access to public resources and employment to disabled people has achieved and how much work remains. Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, assistant professor at the University....

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Océane Caporal ’23

Hometown: Oakland, CA
Major/Minor: Biology/Environmental Studies and Animal Behavior�Why did you decide to be an Early Arrival Assistant: “I had a very positive experience when I was a freshman myself. I want to help the incoming freshmen get as much positivity and connection out of this program as I did.”�Favorite snacks: Welch’s fruit snacks and Nacho Cheese Doritos�Favorite quote: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Unknown

Get to know more about Océane in our Instagram story! She is ready to welcome our new students of color to Wheaton!

John Lewis — Love in Action

onbeing.org The legendary late civil rights elder and congressman, with lived wisdom for the culture of protest and common life today.

Remembering Civil Rights Activist John Lewis

A national treasure!

articles.bento-live.pbs.org John Lewis, an American politician and civil rights activist, died from pancreatic cancer July 17.

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Kneeco Hanton ’21

Hometown: South Bronx, NY
Major: Music/Potential Anthropology and African, African-American Diaspora Studies
Why did you decide to be an Early Arrival Assistant: “I wanted to give back to the Marshall Center for all that it has done for me in my time at Wheaton. I also believe in giving back to the community and future generations because, as I was always told, “It’s not about you but about those who come before and after you.”�Favorite fictional hero: Qrow Branwen (RWBY)�Favorite musician: “I want to preface this by saying that I actually do not have a favorite musician. That being said, Machete Men and Lee Morgan both get honorable mentions.”

Get to know more about Kneeco in our Instagram story! He is excited to connect with all of our new students of color.

Black Voices Matter🗣🗣🗣 #amplifyblackvoices

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Sierra Edwards ’23

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Major: Business�How has the Marshall Center added to your Wheaton experience: “The Marshall Center has given me a place to go to for support and to feel like I am a part of the community.”�Favorite phone app: Tik Tok
Favorite book: Divergent Trilogy

Get to know more about Sierra in our Instagram story! She is excited to welcome and celebrate all of our new students of color.

Wheaton Inclusive STEM Excellence - Wheaton College Massachusetts

Great opportunity for learning and discussion! The Marshall Center staff is working with our Wheaton Inclusive STEM group on the Public Health and Social Justice Lecture and Discussion Series. Open to alums, students incoming and returners, staff and faculty!

wheatoncollege.edu As part of a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the college launched the Wheaton Inclusive STEM Excellence (WISE) initiative. The goal of the effort is to improve student outcomes through innovative campus-wide programs, including professional development for faculty a...

Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Jillian Riveros ’22

Hometown: Queens, New York�Major/Minor: Biochemistry/Math and Public Health on the Pre-Med track�What do you like best about Wheaton: “I love the small campus and one on one time I can have with professors. I came from a high school with over 4 thousand students and only a select few of the teachers actually cared for your success.”�Favorite movie: Grease�Favorite book: Too many. I am currently reading The Freedom Writers Diary.

Get to know more about Jillian in our Instagram story! She is excited to connect with all of our new students of color.

Google Doodle of Marsha P. Johnson, beloved trans-rights activist, will close out Pride month

cnn.com Google is paying tribute to Marsha P. Johnson -- a pioneering figure in the country's LGBT rights movement -- on the last day of Pride month.

Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning at Wheaton College, MA

As promised, here is our first Early Arrival Program Assistant highlight🤩

Justin Martinez ’22

Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major: History, Hispanic Studies, Secondary Education
What do you like best about Wheaton: “The Wheaton community is the gem of this school; it simply would not be Wheaton without the brilliant individuals that make up this campus. It is close-knit and small, genuinely making this feel like one large family. This familial nature of Wheaton is my favorite part of being here.”�Favorite movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off�Favorite quote: “You’re not woke, you’re just waking up” – Jacai Edwards

Get to know more about Justin in our Instagram story...HIS TAKEOVER STARTS NOW!

PRIDE MONTH IS NOT OVER🌈 We honor the voices and experiences of the LGBTQ+ communities and LGBTQ+ communities of color. Happy Pride everyone!

Although there is still work to be done, on this day we celebrate Black liberation! Happy Juneteenth #juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #amplifyblackvoices